Riding Trails

 

The trails at Cedar Ridge are the result of two pieces of property turned into one plot of approximately 180 acres. There are roughly seven miles of trails accessible from the parking area at the barn. The parking area has plenty of space for truck and trailer parking for anyone who wishes to bring their own horse to our farm for trail riding. There are also two riding arenas available and a round pen. A restroom is located in the barn, and there is a water trough in the front of the barn for horses.

The trails have been laid out with an appreciation of the natural terrain, and most are wooded, which allows for shade in warm weather and windbreaks in cooler months. They were planned by horse people and those who appreciate nature, with switchbacks, hills, straight places for cantering, views of Little white Oak Creek, large rock outcrops, the occasional log to be crossed or jumped, as one prefers, and beautiful scenery. All trails have names, and most ultimately lead to Easement Trail, making it hard to get lost.

Picnic Spot Trail leads to an open area with a picnic table, a rock firepit, a trash can, and two high lines where one can tie a horse while enjoying a snack and the scenery.

Creekside Trail makes its way to Little White Oak Creek. It leads to a beautiful, shaded, sandy area.

East Trail, a good place to start, features a bridge crossing and returns one to Mosquito Trail.

Mosquito Trail leads to Easement Trail and the entrance to the network of trails in the most recently acquired one hundred acres of former hunting property, or Spur Trail.

Spur Trail leads to the dam of the lake. At the end of the dam is Serpentine Trail.

 

Serpentine Trail winds through the woods above the Rajani residence, as do Ravine Spur and Running Dog Trail, while Easement Trail is a straight shot from the front gate at the entrance to the property to the end, marked by a barrier.

Overlook Trail, from Easement, leads to Horseshoe Trail, which leads to Elephant Rock Trail, the other end terminates at Picnic Trail.

Cairn Trail originates off Picnic Spot, as does Jack’s Trail, and the former ends on Easement Trail, while Jack’s Trail ends at Creekside Spur, which has one end at Easement Trail and the other at Creekside Trail.

More trails are planned and will eventually be added to the current seven miles.